Are you taking more than one English class? Complete ALL assignments and books required for all of your classes!

Eng. 4 Marcellin

﻿Watch the movieSlumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle and answer these questions. Note the directions – You are not only to select the correct answer, you must also describe how Jamal knows the answer. Your answers will be collected, graded, and discussed on the first day of class. Please write answers thoroughly and in complete sentences. ﻿

African American Literature

Chicago Literature

Visit the Chicago History Museum.Visit at least SIX different exhibits. Include a selfie of you at each exhibit and save your ticket stub!Click here for assignment

Honors-

Visit the Chicago History Museum.Visit at least SIX different exhibits. Include a selfie of you at each exhibit and save your ticket stub!Click here for assignment

Literature and Film

Academic - ​Over the summer I want you to explore the idea of a hero’s journey. You will need to complete 3 assignments by the time you come back to school. So your grab your books, head to the beach, and read! You must complete all three assignments.

War Literature

During your summer break, please read one book that you would consider to be “war literature”. You may want to look at book lists online or ask a local librarian, friend, or family member for suggestions, but ultimately, the choice of a book is yours!

Complete your reading by our first class. Bring a print copy (no electronic versions) of the book that you chose to read over the summer to class on the first day, and come prepared not only to discuss but also to write about the book.

Women in Literature

During your summer break, please read one book (a novel, biography, autobiography, short story collection, poetry collection, etc.) of your choice with a female as the main character and/or voice. The book can be written by a female or male author but the central issues and experiences should be female-focused.​Complete your reading by our first class. Bring a print copy (no electronic versions) of the book to class on the first day, and arrive prepared to discuss and to write about the book.​